Definitely interesting times ahead. I'm going on record today that next year will be a losing Big 10 record and likely a losing record overall for the first time since 2012. Roster turnover and a tougher schedule make it almost a certainty. Not being negative. Just being realistic.
The end is near. Beth is here.
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Anyone who takes a job hoping to “cruise along low-risk” as opposed to wanting to make an immediate impact is not who I want in charge, but you apparently do.
Completely disagree. She fired his son in the middle of the season and basically usurped his authority. It was embarrassing for KF and it was interesting to see him for the first time as an employee subject to accountability. I’m telling you Beth will not wait or be scared to make a hard decision early.,
In your life maybe. I can assure you Iowa men's athletics in my lifetime have been far worse. I'm not saying this to defend any of our current coaches. Just saying it can and has been must less exciting.
The "Yeah, but you should have been around for Iowa sports in the '60s and '70s" argument never gets old....
It's the grandpa argument, which is the opposite of the great grandpa argument which argues for a return to the glory days of Forest Evashevsky.
That could change when cold weather hits. But the tickets are already purchased so the only people who get stung are the vendors.
Put this in the "I'll believe it when I see it" column.
She may have taken the much needed step to get rid of Brian, but sending Kirk packing is a level she won't go to.
Kirk will continue to cash the paycheck and ride it out for a few years. MAYBE if next year is a disaster along the lines of 2012 he calls it quits.
She may have taken the much needed step to get rid of Brian, but sending Kirk packing is a level she won't go to.
Kirk will continue to cash the paycheck and ride it out for a few years. MAYBE if next year is a disaster along the lines of 2012 he calls it quits.
Next year is going to be brutal. You may see a losing record. How many wins do you see among this list of opponents? 7 is optimistic
Albany
ISU
UMass
Nebraska
Rutgers
USC
Wisconsin
Indiana
Mich St
Minnesota
Oregon
Penn St
The blind supporters will say KFz deserves a couple more years as he's in rebuild mode with all the new players. He'll take the program down with him rather than step down early.
I remember very well the vibe in the 60’s and 70’s and it’s beginning to feel similar.
Honestly, without being a homer, at this present moment, I see 3-4 highly-probable wins.
Of course, with Sullivan, the RB room, and maybe some Lester WR magic via the portal, the offense may continue to improve. The D may take a further step backward, but not catastrophic. Then, more optimistically, I could see 5-6.
